Art Quote by Machado de Assis
“The best thing to do is to loosen my grip on my pen and let it go wandering about until it finds an entrance. There must be one – everything depends on the circumstances, a rule applicable as much to literary style as to life. Each word tugs another one along, one idea another, and that is how books, governments and revolutions are made – some even say that is how Nature created her species.”
About This Quote
Source Essay or literary commentary, date unspecified
Writing should flow freely, guided by circumstances, mirroring how ideas, societies, and nature evolve organically.
In simple terms: Let writing wander and follow circumstances.
Key Takeaway
Allow ideas to develop organically.
Themes
creativity
process
organic growth
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
creative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- creative brainstorming
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
literary style
systems thinking
evolutionary analogy
Questions to Reflect On
- When should structure guide creativity?
- How do you balance spontaneity with purpose?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on spontaneity may lead to lack of direction.
